A Low-Scoring Game Set to Happen?

Stanley Cup Playoffs - West Round 2: Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9, third in the Western Conference) host Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, fifth in the Western Conference). Game 5. The series is tied 2-2.

We should take advantage of the -120 when it comes to the Oilers and the Canucks going Under 6.5. These odds look to be on the generous side.

Canucks Are 7 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks went head-to-head two nights ago and it was the Oilers who claimed a 3-2 win at Rogers Place.

The Oilers had 30 shots on goal, with Evan Bouchard, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl scoring one goal apiece. The Canucks recorded 21 shots on goal, with Conor Garland and Dakota Joshua scoring one goal apiece.

In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Canucks have won seven.

Edmonton Oilers – Last 10 Games

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 30.5 shots on goal, with a 33.3% powerplay efficiency. The Oilers have been giving up 3.2 goals from 25.4 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.

Leon Draisaitl is the top points scorer with 20 points, 8 goals and 12 assists, with Connor McDavid recording 18 points, 2 goals and 16 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 3.59 goal against average with a .866 save percentage, including one shutout.

Vancouver Canucks – Last 10 Games

The Canucks have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 20.3 shots on goal, with a 15.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.6 goals from 27.4 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.5%.

The top points scorer is Brock Boeser with 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists, while J.T. Miller is next in line after registering 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Arturs Silovs have a 2.71 GAA with a .907 SV%, including one shutout.

Starting Goalies

Calvin Pickard (Confirmed)

W-L-OTL: 12-7-1 GAA: 2.45 SV%: .909 SO: 1

Arturs Silovs (Confirmed)

W-L-OTL: 3-0-1 GAA: 2.47 SV%: .881 SO: 0

Expert NHL Analysis

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Key Oilers vs Canucks stats:

The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 24 Oilers games on the road this season.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 26 of the last 50 Oilers games this season.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Canucks games at home.
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 27 Canucks games at home this season.

Our pick is for this NHL encounter to go under the line. Take the -120 that the teams fail to find the net enough times to win this wager.

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Under 6.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 54.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

Oilers vs Canucks Prediction

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Published 02:43, 16 May 2024

Player Props

Top Pick: Brock Boeser Under 2.5 Shots -120

Brock Boeser (Canucks) hasn't covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 5 of the past 5 home games. We’re expecting the same thing to happen here, with this Shots on Goal bet available at -120.

Current Brock Boeser Lines and Odds

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Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Bet Builder Tips

Totals Under 6.5

To Score Leon Draisaitl

Shots on Goal Brock Boeser Under 2.5

Our same game parlay pick is Under 6.5 goals, Leon Draisaitl (Oilers) to score and Brock Boeser (Canucks) to have Over 2.5 shots.

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Correct Score Prediction

Oilers

4 - 2 Canucks logo

Canucks

Let’s take a chance on the +1400 available that the Oilers secure a 4-2 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Score

1-0

2-0

2-1

Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Close Contest Expected According to Latest Odds

Edmonton Oilers have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 58% probability due to their -140 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +120 about Vancouver Canucks.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest NHL data to good effect. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +105.

The Oilers are available at odds of -100 when it comes to beating the opposition to 3 goals. Underdogs Canucks are chalked up at +145 to reach this total first.

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Puck Line

Total Goals

Zach Hyman is the First Goalscorer Favorite

Zach Hyman is the First Goalscorer favorite at +650. Alternatively, there’s the chance to simply back him to light the lamp at anytime at -104.

Player Goals

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)

Connor McDavid (Oilers)

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

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Player Assists

Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

J.T. Miller (Canucks)

Quinn Hughes (Canucks)

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Player Shots

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)

Connor McDavid (Oilers)

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

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Last 5 Games

Canucks

NHL Playoffs: 19/05 Oilers 5 Canucks1
NHL Playoffs: 17/05 Canucks 3 Oilers2
NHL Playoffs: 15/05 Oilers 3 Canucks2
NHL Playoffs: 13/05 Oilers 3 Canucks4
NHL Playoffs: 11/05 Canucks 3 Oilers4

Head to Head

Edmonton vs Vancouver

NHL: 19/05 2024 Oilers 5 Canucks 1
NHL: 17/05 2024 Canucks 3 Oilers 2
NHL: 15/05 2024 Oilers 3 Canucks 2
NHL: 13/05 2024 Oilers 3 Canucks 4
NHL: 11/05 2024 Canucks 3 Oilers 4
NHL: 09/05 2024 Canucks 5 Oilers 4
NHL: 14/04 2024 Oilers 1 Canucks 3
NHL: 07/11 2023 Canucks 6 Oilers 2
NHL: 15/10 2023 Oilers 3 Canucks 4
NHL: 12/10 2023 Canucks 8 Oilers 1

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Moneyline

6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 1.1
Shots: 28.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.6
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 12.9
Blocks: 15.3
Faceoff Wins : 26.9
Hits: 32.5
Giveaways: 8.1
Takeaways: 7.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 28.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 5.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 13.2
Blocks: 13
Faceoff Wins : 29.6
Hits: 21.7
Giveaways: 6.1
Takeaways: 8.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 21.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.4
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 10.6
Blocks: 17.9
Faceoff Wins : 31
Hits: 37.4
Giveaways: 6
Takeaways: 6

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 25.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 9.6
Blocks: 14.1
Faceoff Wins : 32
Hits: 36.7
Giveaways: 4.9
Takeaways: 5.7

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Edmonton Oilers Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
29	Leon Draisaitl	11	21.45	8	15	23	2
97	Connor McDavid	11	23.16	2	19	21	5
2	Evan Bouchard	11	24.53	5	13	18	10

93	Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	11	20.37	3	11	14	3
18	Zach Hyman	11	21.25	10	2	12	5
91	Evander Kane	11	15.4	4	3	7	-1
14	Mattias Ekholm	11	20.91	3	3	6	8
13	Mattias Janmark-Nylen	11	10.5	1	2	3	2
27	Brett Kulak	11	15.6	1	2	3	2
55	Dylan Holloway	11	10.39	3	0	3	3
5	Cody Ceci	11	19.61	1	1	2	-7
25	Darnell Nurse	11	19.57	0	2	2	-9
19	Adam Henrique	6	15.17	1	1	2	-1
37	Warren Foegele	11	12.04	1	1	2	-5
10	Derek Ryan	8	8.84	0	1	1	0
28	Connor Brown	5	8.94	0	1	1	1
39	Sam Carrick	4	9.6	0	1	1	-1
73	Vincent Desharnais	11	16.95	0	1	1	-4
90	Corey Perry	10	10.92	0	0	0	-3
71	Ryan McLeod	11	14.04	0	0	0	-3

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
74	Stuart Skinner	9	2.97	0.881
30	Calvin Pickard	3	2.21	0.915

Vancouver Canucks Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
9	J.T. Miller	12	20.95	3	9	12	4
6	Brock Boeser	12	20.31	7	5	12	2
43	Quinn Hughes	12	24.08	0	9	9	0

23	Elias Lindholm	12	19.13	5	4	9	3
	Nikita Zadorov	12	20.01	4	4	8	3
81	Dakota Joshua	12	15.66	4	4	8	0
40	Elias Pettersson	12	18.72	1	5	6	-1
7	Carson Soucy	11	17.25	1	4	5	2
8	Conor Garland	12	14.74	2	2	4	-1
24	Pius Suter	12	14.64	2	1	3	3
21	Nils Hoeglander	10	9.72	1	1	2	-2
34	Phillip Di Giuseppe	10	10.3	1	1	2	2
82	Ian Cole	12	17.08	0	2	2	-3
53	Teddy Blugers	12	13.55	0	2	2	-2
57	Tyler Myers	11	19.75	0	1	1	2
17	Filip Hronek	12	20.85	0	1	1	-4
47	Noah Juulsen	2	12.9	0	0	0	-1
92	Vasili Podkolzin	2	8.55	0	0	0	1
94	Linus Karlsson	2	9.9	0	0	0	-1
88	Nils Aaman	4	9.9	0	0	0	1
18	Sam Lafferty	10	8.8	0	0	0	-1
65	Ilya Mikheyev	10	12.03	0	0	0	-4